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What city is located on an easliy fortified peninsula near the Black Sea?
constantinople
Constantinople was an ideal trade center because .?
It was located at the entrance of the Black Sea
Is sea of marmara and black sea the same sea?
No, the Black Sea is North of Turkey. The Sea of Marmara is way smaller and is located between the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea. The Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara are separated by a strip of land in Turkey. Located here is the Capital city of Istanbul (formerly Constantinople). These two seas made the ancient city of Constantinople prosperous.
Is Constantinople located on the Mediterranean sea?
Yes. Croatia is located on the Adriatic Sea, which is a part of the Mediterranean.
Is it true that constantinople had various problems accessing land and sea trade routes?
No, it's not true. Constantinople was ideally located for both land and sea trade routs. Just look at a map of the area and you will see for yourself.
Where Constantinople located?
Constantinople is modern day Istanbul, Turkey. Constantinople was located on the Bosporus Strait, the waterway that connects the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. Therefore, it was very strategically placed, being both defended by water on three sides, and also well positioned to demand taxes from ships traveling the trade routes.
Why was Constantinople and location important?
Constantinople was located on a canal between the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea, making out easier for boats to stop and trade. Also, they were near where the Asian and European trade routes crossed.
What is strait on which is Istanbul located?
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and dates to ancient times as Constantinople. It lies on the Bosporus Strait that connects the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea.
What were two geographical advantages of Constantinople?
First of all, Constantinople was in a natural cross road for land and sea trade routes. Second, Constantinople was on a peninsula, so it was very easy to defend. Finally, Constantinople had a secret weapon in Greek fire, which could burn on water. Since Constantinople was surrounded by water on three sides Greek fire was invaluable in sea battles.
Why was Constantinople's ideally located to be the capital of the byzantine empire?
Constantinople was located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and the many sea and overland trade routes linking east and west. Under the Byzantines, this location helped make the city, and some of its citizens, fabulouslt wealthy.
What port is at the juncture of the Black sea and Mediterranean sea?
Constantinople
What is the location of constantinople?
Constantinople is today known as Istanbul, and has been ever since the fall of the Ottoman Empire and the creation of Turkey (1922). It is located on both sides of the Bosporus Strait in Southeastern Europe.
